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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1962
Page
15
The Interior Department named Poverty Point a national historical site near Delhi. The Indian mound is enormous, about 70 feet tall with a 640 by 710 foot base, the largest ceremonial earth work in North America. An octagonal enclosure spans three fourths of a mile, with radiocarbon dating placing use around 700 B C.
Ouachita Parish chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the ballroom of the Virginia Hotel. Special guest will be Leslie R Boyd of Atlanta Ga Master of ceremonies will be Paul Goldman with Rev Wayne M Gray of Covenant Presbyterian Church as guest speaker. Boyd assistant regional manager will present awards and certificates of appreciation for achievements during the past year. Twelve directors will be named.
Frank J. Jazdzewski, 67, longtime Milwaukee County Safety Commission member, was fined $100 for reckless driving on his way home from a party honoring another safety official. The judge who issued the fine attended the same party.
Two others remained in critical condition at Ferriday Hospital after a head on collision on U S 65 near Ridgecrest Community five miles east of Ferriday. Morris Lippman 55 Jonesville killed funeral at Foster Chapel Natchez Rabbi Lebowitz to officiate. Surviving Lippman widow two sons daughter mother and two sisters seven grandchildren.
North Monroe Lions installed officers Tuesday night naming incoming president Jesse McDonald and vice presidents Jack C. Herron Richard Wright Cy Epler and Jesse Hanchey. Marcus Mapp is secretary lon tamer Bill Goldsmith tail twister Lewis R. White a one year board member Lester Carr and Walter J. Ernst two year terms. Frank R. Goulden outgoing president becomes club historian.
Maurice L. Malone is named purchasing agent for Northeast Louisiana State College by Dean James M. Nicholson. Malone formerly led procurement at the University of Southern Mississippi and studied at Ole Miss. He belongs to multiple professional and fraternal associations, and earlier worked for the U S Post Office Department from 1952 to 1957.
Irving Green, Calhoun High School graduating member, was awarded a four year scholarship by Ouachita National Bank at Northeast Louisiana State College. The grant covers tuition books and expenses and has been awarded since 1953. Presentation made by Irving A. Hodge vice president and manager of the College Town Branch.
Yorkmeng investigators report three bird nests and enough straw to fill two buckets found inside the parish church clock mechanism in Burbage England.
Merck edged higher while International Nickel rose over a point amid mixed gold stock activity. Homestake and Dome Mines fell, Polaroid opened delayed yet gained 3 percent to 96 1/2 on 20 000 shares. By noon volume reached 2.31 million, Dow around 577, with Amex down in heavy trading and bonds split.
Stocks mixed in moderately active trading while bonds fall in quiet session. U S government bonds slide as American and Midwest equities dip. Chicago grain futures show mixed moves in active market.
Funeral services for Elizabeth Doughtie 74 of Rayville were set for 4 p m today at Mulhearn Chapel with Rev R E Walton officiating. She died Tuesday in a Rayville clinic after a week long illness burial in New Salem Cemetery Girard under Mulhearn Funeral Home of Rayville direction. She was a lifelong Richland Parish resident survived by nieces and nephews pallbearers listed as J C Letlow James Parrish Ed Myrick Thomas Guynes Paul Jones and Bernard Waite.
The New York stock market saw mixed early trading as a selling drive loomed near the 1926 lows. The Associated Press average of 60 stocks at noon rose to 215.50 while industrials gained, rails fell, and utilities inched higher. Blue chips such as IBM and Polaroid moved into gains after early losses, with traders warning of further selling ahead.
A major family entertainment event promises a two for one price option, featuring a mix of acts designed to appeal to all ages. Organizers expect strong attendance across the weekend, with discounts and attractions aligned to provide value for families.
Funeral services for Milton Hanna a 60 year old Ruston farmer will be held at 2 p m Thursday at Barnett Springs Baptist Church with James Moore officiating Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery under Kilpatrick s Funeral Home of Ruston Hanna died Tuesday at Lincoln General Hospital after a lengthy illness He was a Barnett Springs member longtime Ruston resident born in Simmsboro Survivors include his widow four sisters Velma Gullatt and three others of Ruston two brothers Mark Hanna of Ruston and Earl Hanna of Minneola
Long Beach Calif. Signal Oil and Gas Co said it will phase out operations at its Hancock Cal State and central refining facilities. The plants with 75 workers will cease operations July 1 as continued operation was deemed unprofitable due to small capacities.
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